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- Morris County
- 7/7/25
- 07/07/2025
- 76 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Long Hill School Board, a decision was made to convert the autistic class at Gillette into a preschool class, with plans to relocate the autistic class to a renovated teachers’ lounge. This decision was accompanied by a waiver request to the county to ensure the newly designated space meets all classroom specifications. The board also reviewed district-wide academic improvements, discussed strategies for enhancing student and family engagement, and celebrated a long-standing member’s contributions.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 6/24/25
- 06/25/2025
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: The Long Hill Township Planning Board convened on June 24, 2025, to discuss and adopt the township’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, a componet of the broader master plan aimed at ensuring compliance with state affordable housing requirements. The meeting included a public hearing where residents expressed concerns about timing and the lack of dedicated affordable housing units in the proposed plan. The board ultimately voted to adopt the plan with the expectation that it would be endorsed by the township committee in an upcoming meeting.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 6/17/25
- 06/18/2025
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment, during its meeting on June 17, 2025, addressed several applications involving multiple variance requests, focusing on issues such as non-conforming property conditions, unauthorized constructions, and the implications of zoning regulations on community aesthetics and property values. The board approved these applications, emphasizing the need to address ongoing zoning challenges while accommodating homeowners’ efforts to rectify inherited issues.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/17/25
- 06/17/2025
- 146 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent Watchung Hills School Board meeting, the ongoing debate over Policy 5756, which addresses the treatment of transgender students, dominated the discussion. The board grappled with whether to maintain, amend, or abolish the policy amidst concerns about student safety, parental notification, and compliance with state and federal laws. Public comments underscored the community’s vested interest in the board’s decision, stressing the importance of safeguarding the rights and privacy of LGBTQ+ students.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 6/11/25
- 06/12/2025
- 94 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Long Hill Town Council meeting addressed several issues, with the most pressing being the proposed changes to the police department’s promotion process. The introduction of a written examination for police promotions sparked considerable debate, highlighting concerns regarding transparency, practicality, and the impact on officers’ duties. The meeting also recognized local achievements and discussed community safety, health initiatives, and infrastructure concerns.
